How far is Lowell, MA from Oak Bluffs, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.28 mi
03h 06m
Flight
90.19 mi
145.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.19 mi
Kilometers
145.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.28 mi
Kilometers
183.91 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T06:51
Arrive Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Lowell
57.1 mi
01h 33m
To Oak Bluffs
57.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Oak Bluffs Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Oak Bluffs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Oak Bluffs.

  1. 1

    Start on Hale Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chelmsford Street

    2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    130 m · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Oak Bluffs Avenue

    610 ft · 13 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    861 ft · 22 sec · Lake Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Siloam Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Siloam Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Siloam Avenue

    102 m · 17 sec · Siloam Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jordan Crossing

    77 m · 32 sec · Jordan Crossing

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    52 m · 21 sec · Butler Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Butler Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Oak Bluffs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
30.6 mi · 27%
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 20%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 16%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 10%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 8%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
8.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

22.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
01h 33m from Lowell
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Chance T-storms near Oak Bluffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Oak Bluffs?

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Lowell and 57.2 miles from Oak Bluffs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Chance T-storms near Oak Bluffs.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raynham Center.

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Oak Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 90.19 mi (145.15 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Oak Bluffs

#2 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,696
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.5619700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Oak Bluffs (-70.56197, 41.45428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.26 L · about $15.68
Round trip
$31.35
8.06 gal · 30.52 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.68 $31.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.72 $35.44
Premium $4.80 $19.34 $38.68
Diesel $4.49 $18.09 $36.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Oak Bluffs. The current time is 06:51:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.